Radio [Ultimate]
Maker and role
Radio (1936) Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1936
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Object detail
Accession number
1968.145
Maker
Production period
Description
An Ultimate radio with 10 valves. There are three knobs at the bottom, a large dial with white, blue and green lettering and a pioneer speaker. The speaker has three wooden bars across it horizontally. Radio cabinet made of varnished wood. Guarantee sticker on inside wall of case.
Marks
ULTIMATE Printed
OGU-54698 Impressed
OGU-54698 Impressed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Radio (1936) Limited. 1936. Radio [Ultimate], 1968.145. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thanks for the information about this radio. I have updated the records based on reviewing what is available on your website, www.vintageradio.co.nz. The only number we have referenced (at this stage) is OGU-54698. We will check this number in the near future. Thanks again!
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 3 years ago.
Does the serial number start with CCU? It looks like an Ultimate CCU from the front, which would make it a 6-valve broadcast band (AM) only radio from the 1936 production year. Ultimate radios were manufactured by Radio (1936) Ltd in Auckland.
- Steve (www.vintageradio.co.nz) posted 3 years ago.